Which Groups Support BSL?

The fact is that not a single, credible animal welfare, veterinary medical or human health organization supports breed bans or other breed-specific measures as a means of dog bite prevention.

Not a single, credible source supports BSL - not the CDC, not the AVMA, not the AKC or the ASPCA.

Groups That Support Breed Specific Legislation

Three notable exceptions to those that oppose breed specific laws and measures are all from groups that market themselves as 'animal protection" organizations. We wish we could say otherwise:

• The Humane Society Of The United States - a letter which surfaced showing they in fact supported breed-specific mandatory spay neuter in Louisville, KY. It should be noted that HSUS supported BSL to facilitate an anti-breeding agenda, not as a means of dog bite prevention. HSUS LETTER Download Louisvillemulti-topicfinalletter.doc
• PETA has not been shy about supporting breed specific legislation - Read about PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk's article in the San Francisco Chronicle: Pitbulls Are A Deadly Weapon
• Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is supporting measures that would import the world's worst breed specific measures from Germany to the U.S.: READ BEST FRIENDS BREED SPECIFIC PLAN HERE: Download BestFriends.pdf

Comments

[Katie]

This is an awesome website keep up the good work guys.

[Katie]

This is a aewsome website keep up the good work guys!!!

[Katie]

This is a aewsome website keep up the good work guys!!!

[Allie]

This website is awesome. . . it's good to know that someone is recording incidents for the better. I'll be sure to report the next time I hear of a breed discriminating incident- As well as calling them personally, which I already do.

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[Layla]

Best Friends Society is the ones that rescued and apoted out Michael Vicks Pitbull's... I just called them and believe your information is inaccurate. They do not support BSL.... I am have researched their site too. They attenened the Summit but not in support for BSL.. . Certainly PETA is not only for the ban of Pitbulls for would like to rid us of ALL our domestic animals. They are terrible!!! I am right on board with you on BSL!!! GOOD WORK KEEP IT UP!!!!

Best Friends Dangerous Dog Summit
November 2, 2006 : 1:44 PM
I just returned from Denver where I attended the Best Friends Dangerous Dogs Summit - "It's not just the Pits". It was an extremely well run conference and I was more than impressed with the Best Friends staff and guest speakers. The emphasis was on preventing breed specific laws (BSL) along with addressing why we are seeing more aggressive dogs each year.

What I took away from the summit was that we need to stay ahead of the issue rather than wait until BSL is threatening our county or city. In order to do so, the animal communities (shelters, rescue groups, vets, animal control, etc.) need to come together and go forth as one reasonable voice.

I am on the board of St. Mary's Animal Welfare League in St. Mary's County, MD. We have not begun to address this issue ourselves however like many rescue groups, there are too many issues and not enough volunteers. Regardless from time to time, I plan to come to this sight and write about any progress we have made to date. I would like to know if there are other rescue groups, shelters or individuals that are actively involved in fighting breed specific laws as well and at which level: city, county or state?

Most of us in Maryland are aware of the Pit Bull ban in Prince Georges County so we know it's possible. Several localities across the United States that have enacted breed specific laws don't stop at Pit Bulls. Many breeds are at risk and the time to act is now . . . not when you receive notice that your dog is no longer welcomed in your community.

I'm trying to get educated on what BSL activity is taking place across the state of Maryland and elsewhere in the country. I will continue to share what I've learned with the Best Friends network and hope you will do the same as well. Thank you.

[Layla]

People need to understand BSL is not just Pitbulls it's YOUR breed too!! Stand up and let your voice be heard!! Contact your local legislator, write letters, call your local radio station, and make sure your dog is an ambassador for the breed!!! Let everyone KNOW HOW WONDERFUL THEY ARE!!!! Remember we need to protect our furry friends!